Pieter Jaco Jooste
Woodridge, IL *****
**********@*****.***
I'm a recent graduate of Advantage Driver Training program with my City, State CDL A driver's license. I have a clean driving record with a background in box truck delivery in and around IL counties. As a professional I have a diverse background that includes different managerial roles which includes assistant owner/ operator of a vehicle parts and accessories fitter and assembler. I have had diverse roles which include co-owner, salesperson, and liason to vehicle dealerships. I have great customer skills and work well with other team members.
I am adapt at conflict resolution a critical thinker, analytical, and a problem solver. I am confident that with my experience and background that I would be able to provide excellent customer service. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
CDL A Truck Driver
Advantage Driver Training School-Joliet, IL
April 2024 to July 2024
I'm a recent graduate from Advantage Driver Training School program. Pre-trip inspection, air brake certification, coupling and un-coupling trailers. Passed all State requirements for CDL A license Occupational Therapist, PRN
Renewal Rehabilitation-Joliet, IL
January 2023 to October 2023
Occupational Therapist
MANOR CARE HEALTH SERVICES-Hinsdale, IL
September 2012 to December 2022
Campus Coordinator/Paraprofessional
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois-Addison, IL July 2007 to August 2009
• Managed and organized a safe residential living environment for children, teenagers and Child care professionals.
• Provided a supportive role in maintaining an educational behavior directed program for children and teenagers with developmental and social emotional disabilities.
• Maintained a role that included continued daily assistance in learning, practicing daily living skills, personal interaction, and enhancing self-esteem within residential living environment.
• Encouraged a supportive and trusting environment in which staff and residents could function and live in a respectful environment without regard to race, religion, sex or national origin, thus enabling them to become responsible, respected members of family, community and society.
• Assisted in residential and community school in providing a unique learning environment that facilitated specialized services for multiple handicapped youth who were unable to benefit from available public school programs.
• Collaborated with staff to foster a supportive environment for children and teens with learning and developmentally disabilities to become self-sufficient and self directed in areas of personal growth, general health, education, social and emotional well-being and functional living skills. Co-Owner/Assistant Manager
Elysees Motors-Middelburg, Mpumalanga
January 1998 to July 2001
• Encouraged proper feedback channel as a co-owner with staff through effective communication with and between team members.
• Inspired staff to provide objective feedback and ask for feedback in return on an individual basis.
• Resolved conflicts between staff, customers and business associates when it occured.
• Set expectations on task outset which established a streamline processes.
• Developed time management strategies for more effective goal setting, keeping deadlines and tasks on track.
Education
Commercial Drivers License in CDL A
Avantage Driver Training - Joliet, IL
April 2024 to July 2024
MSc in Occupational Therapy
University of Illinois at Chicago - Chicago, IL
September 2010 to August 2012
MSc in Physical Education
Northern Illinois University - DeKalb, IL
January 2004 to July 2007
Skills
• Sales
• Management
• Documentation review
• Program Development
• Case Management
• Customer service
• Heavy lifting
• Personal assistant experience
• Supervising experience
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
July 1992 to July 2025
CDL A
July 2024 to July 2026
Assessments
Data entry: Attention to detail — Proficient
September 2023
Maintaining data integrity by detecting errors
Full results: Proficient
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